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Moving Forward

5/8/2020

 
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Moving ForwardHow are you doing?  I'm sure you're not "fine", but I hope that you're coping ok.  I totally know that you're sick of hearing the "C" word, and I get it.  Everywhere we look, listen and go there are reminders of our current situation.  As much as I've been dedicated to being informed and up-to-date with the health research and implications (literally hours every day), there have been days that I have had to limit myself because the weight of it all.  As always, balance is key.  This is why I've decided to focus on talking to you about stress, sleep, headaches, and other ongoing concerns that are very real right now too.  Also, in my own world, I'm making an extra effort to be outside, go for walks, do yoga or nightly meditation and enjoy moments with my family.  

As we prepare to take steps away from dramatic distancing, I know that some people don't feel entirely ready yet. There's been such an underlying current of fear that it's unlikely for you to be completely confident, but I'd at least like to help you to feel more comfortable moving forward.


The Microbiome

Humans have lived alongside microbes for thousands of years.  More recent research into the value of the microbiome has begun to scratch the surface of the relationship that we have with bacteria, viruses, fungi and other things.  

We've learned that a healthy gut bacteria helps our immune system, our moods, puts us on a path away from obesity, helps absorb vitamins and lower inflammation - just to name a few of the benefits.  We know that babies born through the birth canal have stronger immune systems and fewer allergies, and that certain microbes actually protect us from toxins in the environment.  Of course, these are symbiotic relationships; working together for the benefit of both parties.  And yet, an imbalance of these microbes can create disease symptoms.  So, if something that's normally present gets out of whack, we see issues crop up.

While so many bacteria are everywhere and kept in check with a healthy immune system, there are some that can create infections.  Bacteria are single cell, microscopic organisms that you can find anywhere from the soil, to water, to in and on every animal (I know we don't like to think about this).  We have a good sense of what a bacterial infection is, and how to treat it.  So if you have Strep, Staph, H.Pylori, E. coli - we use antibiotics or antimicrobials (herbal or pharmacological) to manage the infection.  

Viruses, are much smaller.  They consist of a few bits of genetic material (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein shell.  When a virus gets inside a cell, it either lies dormant (for example the HSV cold sore virus) or it hijacks its replication machinery and makes more virus which go on to infect other cells.  While there's been controversy over whether or not viruses are alive, it's been shown that viruses have also been an integral part of shaping our genetics (1). Therefore, both viruses and bacteria have beneficial and opportunistic relationships with the human body and we can't think of it as "us versus them."


Next Steps 

Our bodies are powerful and amazing.  I believe now, more than ever, we are finally appreciating the importance of having a healthy baseline.  We've heard that some people are more at risk of more serious outcomes from this illness.  Here are some of the factors that have shown to be implicated:

  • high blood pressure
  • high blood sugar & diabetes
  • inactivity
  • low vitamin D status
  • BMI above 30
  • immune compromise 
  • low nutrient status (like vitamin C and zinc)
So, the thing is, we know that metabolic issues are rampant.  It's time to start taking care of ourselves in ways that we can control, since these are known triggers for all disease.  


Be Active in Taking Care of Yourself

We will all come out of our shelter with different strategies that make us feel protected, and that's ok.  Some will wear masks and some will not, for example, but it's important that we refrain from judging each other because we all have different coping strategies and reasoning behind our choices.
Over the last several years I've mentioned to you various ways that you could support your immunity. (Check out previous posts.)   The biggest theme is that our bodies know how to heal, when given the right tools.  Before this came our way, we were using educated predictions based on knowledge of the human physiology and experience treating other viruses.  Now, we have preliminary data from case reports from doctors worldwide that show benefits of:
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin D
  • Zinc
  • NAC or Glutathione
  • Melatonin
  • Curcumin
  • Botanicals with antiviral or immune modulating effects
  • Acupuncture, Homeopathy, TCM herbs
  • oxygen 
    ​
In addition, there has been positives shown from the following lifestyle variables as well:
  • movement
  • fresh air
  • sleep
  • hope
  • love
  • hand washing
(please let me know if you'd like to see the studies)

Logically, I'm also mindful of the fact that the extra use of antimicrobial agents in soap, hand sanitizer, and cleaning products are also shifting our healthy microbiome.  These products don't discriminate between beneficial microbes and not, so it would be reasonable to consider adding probiotics and fermented foods (sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, kombucha) to your regime as well.  Also, wash your hands instead of using hand sanitizer whenever possible.

As you can tell, I've been frustrated with the narrative that there's nothing that we can do to improve our health, when we know that's not the case at all.  Our bodies are powerful.  Our bodies are amazing.  We are designed to heal.  We wouldn't have made it this far if we weren't all of these things.  So let's do the best we can to move forward with confidence, while protecting ourselves and those most vulnerable.

We've got this.  

We're still open for virtual appointments and supplement refills so that you can stay on track with your treatments.  We'll let you know as soon as anything changes.  Please let me know if you'd like to work on building your own unique set of strategies for moving ahead.

See you soon,
Dr. Christa
 
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"Understand that you have the ability to get healthy and stay healthy."
~ Dr. Christiane Northrup

1.  https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/are-viruses-alive-2004/
Amy Kendral
7/17/2020 12:07:25 pm

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He also have a herbal cure for COLD SORE,
SHINGLES,
CANCER(Cannabis Oil),
HPV,
ASTHMA,
IMPOTENCE,
BARENESS/INFERTILITY ..
Contact him on this email: drrazorherbalhome@gmail.com , or Whatsapp/call his cell phone number on +2349065420442

Amy Kendral
7/17/2020 12:07:38 pm

Definitely and totally cured of herpes virus by Doctor Razor's Quick cure for Herpes. My Sincere Gratitude to Dr Razor, I was infected with HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS 2 November 13 2018, I went to many hospitals for cure but there was no solution, I was confused because the medical drugs has become my daily food, but i decided to sort after Natural Herbs. One day I sat beside the pool, Browsing and thinking where I could get a solution to end this predicament. I saw a blog on how Dr Razor cured people with his herbal medicine, i did not believe but i just decided to give him a try, Visit Doctor's Razor Website : https://drrazorherbalhome.wixsite.com/drrazorherbalhome . I contacted him and he prepared the herbs for me which I took, and he instructed me to go for a check up, after the test i was confirmed with herpes negative, i am so happy. If you have any problem or you are also infected with any disease, kindly contact him now with his Email: drrazorherbalhome@gmail.com or Whatsapp/call +2349065420442This testimonial serves as an expression of my gratitude.
He also have a herbal cure for COLD SORE,
SHINGLES,
CANCER(Cannabis Oil),
HPV,
ASTHMA,
IMPOTENCE,
BARENESS/INFERTILITY ..
Contact him on this email: drrazorherbalhome@gmail.com , or Whatsapp/call his cell phone number on +2349065420442


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